Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Development says 07 Sri Lankan fishermen who were returning to the country border from fishing in the International waters have been detained with a multiday boat by the Indian Coast Guards.

It has been reported that the fishermen had more than 5000 kilo grams of fish with them at the time of arrest.

It has been further reported that fishermen detained have been identified as residents of Chilaw-Iranawila area.